Free Tour: Walking Through Berlin’s History and Secrets
Overview
In this 3-hour walking tour I won’t just show you monuments, I’ll guide you through layers of history and atmosphere: Berlin as empire and Weimar stage, as scarred by Nazism, divided by the Wall, reborn after reunification, and vibrating today as one of the most creative metropolises in Europe.
Together we will stop at the Brandenburg Gate, the Topography of Terror (former Gestapo headquarters), Checkpoint Charlie, and surviving fragments of the Berlin Wall. We’ll walk across squares, avenues and hidden corners that tell stories of resistance, memory, and transformation. The tour ends in the heart of the historic city center, close to Museum Island — the perfect place to continue exploring on your own.
If you’re looking for more than clichés, if you want to discover Berlin with a writer and artist who lives its cultural life every day, then join me. Book now — and let’s walk through Berlin together.
This activity includes:
- Potsdamer Platz
- Brandenburg Gate
- Topography of Terror
- Checkpoint Charlie
- Reichstag Building
On arrival
Meeting point details:
We’ll meet at Five Guys – Potsdamer Platz 11.
Please note: Google Maps lists several businesses under number 11, which covers a large area. We meet at the entrance facing the main square, not the one on Alte Potsdamer Straße.
The restaurant is located right across from Potsdamer Platz train station.
I’ll be there with a red badge, standing in front of the entrance on the square side.
Things to note
I kindly recommend arriving 15 minutes before the starting time at the meeting point. This helps us start together and on time.
The tour takes place only if a minimum number of participants is reached (at least two people).
Please book in advance — if there are not enough bookings, the tour may be rescheduled or cancelled (you will always be notified by email).
Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water — we’ll walk for about 2.5 hours, mostly outdoors.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
